I’m a big fan of all things coconut. Coconut oil is the nectar of the Gods in my house. We go through about a quart every two-three weeks. And that doesn’t take into consideration the other amazing uses like this that it has in our lives.

Oh yes, we love coconut. Why so loco for the coco? Check out its health benefits and my top 10 reasons why I adore it so here.

So when The Coconut Mama was getting ready to welcome her new little babe into the world and in need of guest posts, this seemed like a natural fit. Plus, she was the creator of this amazingly easy and effective cough syrup for my oldest little who’s become a cough and cold magnet since she hit pre-school last year. I owed her BIG time.

My offering? These insanely delicious coconut lemon bars, free of refined sugar, reminiscent of the kind that aren’t so good for you. You know, super sweet, bright yellow, and topped with confectioners sugar? Yeah, those. These, on the other hand, offer up a trifecta of metabolism-boosting coconut oil, coconut flour, and shredded coconut. I couldn’t resist and added a bit of another one of my faves, chia seeds for good measure. I have a hard time controlling myself when it comes to recipe creation and superfood add-ins. I might need an intervention.

Bake at 400 for 18-20. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Alternatively, if you’re into raw food, you can skip the baking altogether.

Instead of the oven, pop the baking dish into the freezer for about 30 minutes (or until hard). Remove, cut into squares, and then store in the freezer for up to six months (for the record, they will not last that long).

Bake at 400 for 18-20. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Alternatively, if you're into raw food, you can skip the baking altogether.

Instead of the oven, pop the baking dish into the freezer for about 30 minutes (or until hard). Remove, cut into squares, and then store in the freezer for up to six months (for the record, they will not last that long).

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Tell me, what is your favorite way to enjoy the almighty coconut? Please leave a comment. I’d love to hear!